Best Christmas Movies On Disney+

In this 22-minute Frozen short, Anna and Elsa's snowman companion, Olaf, learns about different holiday traditions so he can present them to the sisters.

Tim Allen stars in this 1994 family comedy about single dad Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), who slowly transforms into Santa Claus after accidentally putting on the iconic red suit.

The Santa Clause is a heartwarming holiday movie that has become a Christmastime staple — thanks in part to the film's two sequels, which are also conveniently on Disney+.

In the follow-up to The Santa Clause, Scott Calvin is a little less apprehensive in embracing his Santa role, but his hardships are far from over. In The Santa Clause 2, he's tasked with finding a Mrs. Clause to keep his title.

In the final movie of The Santa Clause trilogy, Santa battles with Jack Frost (Martin Short) to get his job back.

The Santa Clause 3 is a little more action-packed than the first two movies, features the same lovable characters, and is the perfect ending to a Santa Clause-themed movie marathon.

The series of animated shorts from 1999 tells stories of love, care, and the spirit of giving with the help of Mickey Mouse and his crew of friends.

In the 2004 follow-up, Santa joins Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto to spread Christmas cheer in a series of short videos that highlight the reason for the season.

In this Academy Award winning holiday tale from 1947, an elderly man named Kris Kringle, who claims to be the real real, is hired as a department store Santa.

Miracle on 34th Street is a story that will turn anyone into a believer, but it's important to note that some parents think this film is better for older kids because it "doubts the existence of Santa," according to Common Sense Media.

When Kevin McCallister's parents accidentally leave him behind as they leave for their annual Christmas trip, it's up to him to defend their family home from burglars, Marv and Harry, and save the day — just in time for Christmas.

Kevin and the team of burglars return in the very funny sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. But instead of terrorizing Kevin's home, the duo, also known as the Wet Bandits, take their hijinks to New York City. There, Kevin ends up after accidentally getting on the wrong plane for his family vacation.

The lovable cast of The Muppets unite to retell Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, A Christmas Carol in The Muppet Christmas Carol. This version is told through songs and muppets interacting with a cast of humans that also fill the roles.

Mickey's Christmas Carol is an animated, abridged take (using Mickey and friends) on Dickens' classic story. While it still introduces the ghosts of Christmas present, past, and future, it manages to tell it in less than 30 minutes.

The six-minute animated short from 1952 tells a brief story about Mickey and Pluto, who end up chopping down the tree that Chip and Dale live in for their own Christmas tree.

Anyone who loves adorable puppies and Christmas will love Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups, which combines talking dogs with a cute Christmas tale. The movie tells the story of a group of dogs who are desperate to prove their ability to become Santa's helpers.

This movie is, in fact, a sequel to Santa Buddies: The Search for Santa Paws, which will arrive on Disney+ in November 2021.

This Beauty and the Beast supplement inspired by the Disney classic takes Belle and the Beast and puts them in the holiday setting.

In the movie — which is a bit darker than the original film, according to Common Sense Media — Belle is tasked with spreading Christmas cheer to the Beast, even though there are forces, like a villainous music playing organ, that are determined to keep them apart.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars in 1998's I'll Be Home for Christmas, which is about a college student named Jake trying to make his way home for the holidays by Christmas Eve all while dressed like Santa.

Although Jake has a goal in mind at the end of the movie, he meet a wild cast of characters along the way — and learns the true meaning of Christmas at the same time.

There's nothing better than a Disney Channel Original Movie, especially at Christmas time. Twas The Night from 2001 is a holiday comedy about a teenage boy and his scheming uncle, who take Santa's sleigh for a joy ride and take it upon themselves to deliver gifts on Christmas Eve.

In the 1986 film, A Christmas Star, Ed Asner stars as an escaped convict who uses a Santa suit to get him out of jail. But once he has the suit on, people start to mistake him for Santa. Of course, through the power of the suit, he learns the true meaning of Christmas.

In this made-for-TV Christmas movie, one woman who is set up on a blind date on Christmas Eve must relive the same date over and over again until she can right her wrongs.

In this 1985 film, a young mother discovers the joy of Christmas with her daughter and a guardian angel. It's an emotional tale that will warm anyone's heart on a cold winter day.

In The Ultimate Christmas Present, two young girls from Southern California get their hands on a weather making machine — discarded by Santa, naturally — and are able to finally give themselves the snow day they deserve. But when things get out of hand, Santa Claus pays a visit to California (before Christmas) to save the day.

The Disney Channel original show, Good Luck Charlie, gets its own Christmas movie with Good Luck Charlie: It's Christmas. In the movie, the Duncan family gets separated while traveling to Palm Springs for the holidays. But once this happens, chaos ensues, and they each go on their own unique adventure that is so true to the show itself.

This 1998 Christmas-themed sequel envisions a world without the titular character (who also happens to be the richest boy in the world), Richie Rich, who accidentally wishes he had never been born.

The film is an It's A Wonderful Life adventure for the younger set, and an easy watch for the family.

Although some may consider it a Halloween movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas is also perfect for Christmas time. This Tim Burton directed animated tale tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who ends up in Christmas Town, and decides to make the holiday his own.

In this 1997 Home Alone film, a stolen microchip gets in the hands of an 8-year-old boy named Alex. It’s up to him to defend his home from the thieves and return the microchip to the FBI.

Jim Carrey stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in this 2009 animated retelling of Charles Dickens’ story, A Christmas Carol. This take is pretty true to the original story with the ghosts of past, present, and yet to come revealing eye opening truths about his life before it’s too late.

This 12-minute Frozen short tells the origin story of Olaf — the adorable snowman who loves warm hugs. The film follows Olaf as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the mountains of Arendelle.

This Silly Symphony cartoon from 1932 focuses on Santa and his elves preparing for Christmas night.

An experienced elf, tasked with preparing homes for Santa’s arrival, is partnered with an idealistic rookie. During their first mission, unexpected challenges threaten to end Christmas for children everywhere in this 22-minute short.

Mary Contrary and Tom Piper prepare for their wedding in the magical town of Toyland. But when the villain, Barnaby, wants Mary for himself, he kidnaps Tom and sets off a series of chases and searches. This film is a musical from 1961 and is such a joy to watch for everyone in the family.